Supply Chain Management Basics
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What is the main goal of supply chain management (SCM)?

  • Minimizing costs of production
  • Controlling market demand
  • Maximizing efficiency within the supply chain and for the company itself (correct)
  • Maximizing profits for the company
  • Which part of the supply chain process plans, implements, and controls the flow and storage of goods, services, and information?

  • Production management
  • Logistics (correct)
  • Market research
  • Quality control
  • What are the two types of members in the supply chain network structure?

  • Internal and external
  • Manufacturing and distribution
  • Primary and supporting (correct)
  • Retail and wholesale
  • What does SCM stand for?

    <p>Supply Chain Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the components of SCM framework?

    <p>SC Management components, SC Business processes, SC Network structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'point of origin' refer to in the context of supply chain?

    <p>Where no primary suppliers exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In supply chain management, what does the 'horizontal structure' refer to?

    <p>Number of tiers with the supply chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'not managed' signify in the context of business process links within a supply chain?

    <p>Full trust in other members to manage the link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main common components for supply chain from a physical and technical perspective?

    <p>Planning and control methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'level of integration of a process' depend on in a supply chain?

    <p>Number and level of components added to the link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Supply Chain Management Overview

    • Main goal of supply chain management (SCM) is to optimize operations to enhance customer satisfaction and maximize efficiency.
    • SCM involves strategic planning, implementation, and control over the flow and storage of goods, services, and information.

    Supply Chain Process

    • The logistics function is responsible for planning, implementing, and controlling the flow and storage of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.

    Supply Chain Member Types

    • There are two types of members in the supply chain network structure: suppliers and customers.
    • Suppliers provide the necessary materials and products, while customers are the end users of those products.

    SCM Definition

    • SCM stands for Supply Chain Management.

    SCM Framework Components

    • Components of the SCM framework include procurement, production, distribution, and logistical operations.
    • Emphasizes coordination among various stakeholders to achieve efficiency in the supply chain.

    Point of Origin

    • The term 'point of origin' refers to the initial location where goods are produced or sourced before moving through the supply chain.

    Horizontal Structure

    • In supply chain management, the 'horizontal structure' refers to the collaboration and integration among various organizations at the same level in a supply chain.
    • 'Not managed' indicates links within a supply chain that lack formal oversight or coordination, potentially leading to inefficiencies or miscommunication.

    Common Components of Supply Chain

    • Common components from a physical perspective include transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
    • Technical components often encompass information technology systems that support data flow and communication.

    Level of Integration

    • The level of integration of a process in a supply chain depends on factors such as complexity of supply chain networks, relationships among partners, and technology utilization.

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    Test your knowledge of supply chain management basics with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as business process integration, value addition, and logistics within the supply chain.

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